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will fenugreek or alfalfa increase my supply???

Hi !

Looks like nobody has any comments or sugestions regarding my othe post from earlier today. I'm a little upset because of my milk supply, I have a feeling that its decreasing, although I don't know how much is it normal to pump (with 11 weeks old baby), its just my second week at work. I though maybe I should try some herbs, cause nothing else seems to work. Did anybody tried those?

Re: will fenugreek or alfalfa increase my supply???

I have been using Fenugreek off and on since my son was born. Whenever I feel like my supply is slipping, I take 4 of them with meals for a few days and usually my supply comes back up within 3 days or so.

Only down side, my husband HATES the smell of it. Once you start taking it regularly, it makes your sweat and urine smell really, really sicky-sweet.'

Good luck!

Mom to Hayleigh, born on April 8, 2006 at 33 weeks gestation, now 2 and half and going strong!

Mom to Reese, born May 27, 2008 at term, breastfeeding and currently 20 pounds and growing!

Re: will fenugreek or alfalfa increase my supply???

I tried a number of herbs, etc. but nothing seemed to help me. i had taken the mini pill and it zapped my supply. i am now on Reglan prescribed by doctor, and that helps, but it is not waht it used to be. so don't wait too long with trying herbs and teas if it doesn't help you. it does help most women though! there's just an unlucky few that it doesn't...like me.

hang in there, it's a tough time. you can also try to pump more, nurse more, etc. if you need more suggestions, you can PM me, i went through i think just about everything, but finally went on the rx.

hang in there momma!

for 1 year ! We are fully weaned... . We kicked deadbeat dad to curb and rocking 2010 on our own! It is what it is!

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Re: will fenugreek or alfalfa increase my supply???

Thanks everybody for your support, you know, when you strugle and worried, any advise is soooo welcome! Just knowing that I'm not alone!
I can't pump more aften, because I'm playing with fire anyway, I pump 4 times, 30 min each, so total-2 hours...out of 8 working hours:-))) Plus I pump once at home before leaving for work. I have to be greatful gor being able to pump 4 times at work (for now, one day it will change. I'm afraid).

As for oatmeal, I'll have to go back to it again (I ate a lot of it at the beginning), I guess, and think about weight loss when I'm done BFing:-)

Didi anyone hear about More Milk Plus??? It has all: fenugreek, blessed thistle, fennel and some other herbs. Isn't it better than taking all of those separately? I read about it, it has amazing reviews! I guess I'll try and God help me:-)

Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being ~ Kittie Frantz
Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth ~ Albert Einstein
First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win ~ Mahatma GandhiLooking for more information about vaccines?